Arizona wildfire

Members of an elite fire crew died in the deadliest wildfire involving firefighters in the U.S. for at least 30 years.

By Compiled by Joe Alexander

on June 30, 2013 11:30 PM

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Firefighters gather in an embrace to a standing ovation during a memorial service for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters.

Firefighters gather in an embrace to a standing ovation during a memorial service for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters.

Photo: Tom Tingle / Arizona Republic

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Juliann Ashcraft, left, of Prescott, the wife of Andrew Ashcraft, who was killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire reacts as she sits by a memorial for the fallen firefighters in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

Juliann Ashcraft, left, of Prescott, the wife of Andrew Ashcraft, who was killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire reacts as she sits by a memorial for the fallen firefighters in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 ... more

A jersey honoring the 19 firefighters who died in the wildfire in Yarnell, Ariz., hangs in the Arizona Diamondback's dugout before the baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Monday, July 1, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) less

A jersey honoring the 19 firefighters who died in the wildfire in Yarnell, Ariz., hangs in the Arizona Diamondback's dugout before the baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Monday, July 1, ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig, Associated Press

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Gina Martinez, center, and Chase Madrid, center right, comfort each other during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Madrid is a former Granite Mountain Hotshot and knew many of the firefighters who were killed. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

Gina Martinez, center, and Chase Madrid, center right, comfort each other during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July ... more

Carianne Sarvar, left, and Kathy Stapp, look over a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. Sarvar said her child attends the same daycare as one of the children of the fallen firefighters. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Carianne Sarvar, left, and Kathy Stapp, look over a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of ... more

Angela Clark, left, her daughter Chloe, middle, and Theresa Winquest visit a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Angela Clark, left, her daughter Chloe, middle, and Theresa Winquest visit a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. ... more

Families gather at Fire Station 7, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Families gather at Fire Station 7, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly ... more

Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday ... more

Photo: Patrick Breen, Associated Press

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Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday ... more

Photo: Patrick Breen, Associated Press

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Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Signs are displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday ... more

Photo: Patrick Breen, Associated Press

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Angela Clark, left, her daughter Chloe, middle, and Theresa Winquest visit a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Angela Clark, left, her daughter Chloe, middle, and Theresa Winquest visit a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. ... more

Families gather at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Families gather at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly ... more

Photo: Patrick Breen, Associated Press

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Carianne Sarvar, right, and Kathy Stapp, look over a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. Sarvar said her child attends the same daycare as one of the children of the fallen firefighters. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

Carianne Sarvar, right, and Kathy Stapp, look over a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of ... more

Gov. Jan Brewer addresses a crowd of media and citizens at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle) less

Gov. Jan Brewer addresses a crowd of media and citizens at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. ... more

Gov. Jan Brewer addresses a crowd of media and citizens at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle) less

Gov. Jan Brewer addresses a crowd of media and citizens at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. ... more

Duane Oliver of Prescott Valley hugs his son, Conner Oliver, 2, by a memorial for the fallen firefighters in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

Duane Oliver of Prescott Valley hugs his son, Conner Oliver, 2, by a memorial for the fallen firefighters in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the ... more

Chief Dan Fraijo, speaks as Gov. Jan Brewer wipes away a tear during a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, 7-1-2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle) less

Chief Dan Fraijo, speaks as Gov. Jan Brewer wipes away a tear during a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, 7-1-2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite ... more

A procession carrying the bodies of the firefighters who died Sunday fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire heads down Grand Ave. toward the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's office on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Mark Henle) less

A procession carrying the bodies of the firefighters who died Sunday fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire heads down Grand Ave. toward the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's office on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen ... more

Photo: Mark Henle, Associated Press

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Gina Martinez, who knows members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew that died, cries while listening to a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle) less

Gina Martinez, who knows members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew that died, cries while listening to a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, about the tragedy that took the lives ... more

Photo: Tom Tingle, Associated Press

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Toni Tennille, Prescott, whose home was saved by firefighters, cries listening to a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle) less

Toni Tennille, Prescott, whose home was saved by firefighters, cries listening to a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the ... more

Gov. Jan Brewer addresses a crowd of media and citizens at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle) less

Gov. Jan Brewer addresses a crowd of media and citizens at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. ... more

Duane Oliver of Prescott Valley hugs his son, Conner Oliver, 2, by a memorial for the fallen firefighters in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

Duane Oliver of Prescott Valley hugs his son, Conner Oliver, 2, by a memorial for the fallen firefighters in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the ... more

Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. The bodies of 19 members of an elite firefighting crew killed after being overrun by an Arizona wildfire have been retrieved from the mountain where they died. Fraijo now says all 19 were from the Prescott-based Granite Mountain Hotshots. Authorities earlier said one of the men wasn't a crew member. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) less

Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. The bodies of 19 members of an elite firefighting crew killed after being overrun by an Arizona ... more

James McNaughton plays "Amazing Grace" during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

James McNaughton plays "Amazing Grace" during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP ... more

Photo: David Wallace, Associated Press

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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer pauses while speaking during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Brewer signed an order declaring a state of emergency in Yavapai County due to a wildfire that overtook a firefighting crew and killed 19 people. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) less

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer pauses while speaking during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Brewer signed an order declaring a state of emergency in Yavapai County due to a wildfire that ... more

Maggie Greenwood adds flowers to a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

Maggie Greenwood adds flowers to a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were ... more

Photo: David Wallace, Associated Press

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A picture of fallen firefighter Wade Parker is displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 members of the team were killed Sunday when a wildfire suddenly swept toward them in Yarnell, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Patrick Breen) less

A picture of fallen firefighter Wade Parker is displayed at a makeshift memorial at the fire station Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz., where an elite team of firefighters was based. Nineteen of the 20 ... more

Photo: Patrick Breen, Associated Press

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Gina Martinez, center, and Chase Madrid, center right, comfort each other during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Madrid is a former Granite Mountain Hotshot and knew many of the firefighters who were killed. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

Gina Martinez, center, and Chase Madrid, center right, comfort each other during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July ... more

David Turbyfill of Prescott, the father of Travis Turbyfill, who was killed fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire is comforted by his wife, Shari Turbyfill (not Travis' mother) in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

David Turbyfill of Prescott, the father of Travis Turbyfill, who was killed fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire is comforted by his wife, Shari Turbyfill (not Travis' mother) in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on ... more

Photo: David Wallace, Associated Press

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Keith Gustafson, of Prescott, counts out 19 bottles of water he just placed at a memorial in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

Keith Gustafson, of Prescott, counts out 19 bottles of water he just placed at a memorial in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire ... more

Photo: David Wallace, Associated Press

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Volunteer Jon Navarro checks on animals at a makeshift animal shelter at Yavapai College for those affected by the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) less

Volunteer Jon Navarro checks on animals at a makeshift animal shelter at Yavapai College for those affected by the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, ... more

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Brewer signed an order declaring a state of emergency in Yavapai County due to a wildfire that overtook a firefighting crew and killed 19 of the 20-member team. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) less

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. Brewer signed an order declaring a state of emergency in Yavapai County due to a wildfire that ... more

Juliann Ashcraft, of Prescott, the wife of Andrew Ashcraft, who was killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire hugs Andrew's father, Tom Ashcraft of Prescott in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace) less

Juliann Ashcraft, of Prescott, the wife of Andrew Ashcraft, who was killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire hugs Andrew's father, Tom Ashcraft of Prescott in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, ... more

Photo: David Wallace, Associated Press

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Lana Pomel, whose friend's son was a member of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, cries listening to a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, Sunday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle) less

Lana Pomel, whose friend's son was a member of the Granite Mountain Hot Shot crew, cries listening to a news conference at Prescott High School, Monday, July 1, 2013, talking about the tragedy that took the ... more

Photo: Tom Tingle, Associated Press

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Joined by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, Prescott, Ariz., Mayor Marlin Kuykendall answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook an elite group of firefighters trained to battle the fiercest wildfires, killing 19 members as they tried to protect themselves from the flames under fire-resistant shields. The disaster Sunday afternoon all but wiped out the 20-member Hotshot fire crew leaving the city's fire department reeling.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) less

Joined by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, Prescott, Ariz., Mayor Marlin Kuykendall answers questions during a news conference, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. An out-of-control blaze overtook an elite group of ... more

Nancy Myers is emotional as she speaks to her boss to let him know that she won't be able to make it into work due to the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, at the Red Cross Shelter in Prescott, Ariz. The wildfire destroyed 200 houses in the town of Yarnell and the nearby community of Glen Isla. Nineteen firefighters from an elite crew from Prescott were killed in the blaze. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Aaron Lavinsky) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES less

Nancy Myers is emotional as she speaks to her boss to let him know that she won't be able to make it into work due to the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, at the Red Cross Shelter in Prescott, Ariz. ... more

Photo: Aaron Lavinsky, Associated Press

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Yarnell Hill Fire -- (7/1/2013) -- Bernard Carlsen is emotional as he discusses yesterday's escape from the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Carlsen's car wouldn't start and he had to make it out by foot. Carlsen was rescued when he was picked up by a deputy and believes he might not have made it out otherwise. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Aaron Lavinsky) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES less

Yarnell Hill Fire -- (7/1/2013) -- Bernard Carlsen is emotional as he discusses yesterday's escape from the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Carlsen's car wouldn't start and he ... more

Two men place a hero sign in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Eighteen firefighters from the Prescott Fire Department's Granite Mountain Hotshots team and a 19th firefighter from another crew were killed battling the Yarnell Hill Fire on Sunday. The Granite Mountain Hotshots were based out of Prescott Fire Station #7. David Wallace/The Arizona Republic (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Dasvid Wallace) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES less

Two men place a hero sign in front of Prescott Fire Station #7 on Monday, July 1, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. Eighteen firefighters from the Prescott Fire Department's Granite Mountain Hotshots team and a 19th ... more

Photo: David Wallace, Associated Press

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Thomas Herrera waits for news about whether or not his home survived the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, at the Red Cross shelter at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz. The wildfire destroyed 200 houses in the town of Yarnell and the nearby community of Glen Isla. Nineteen firefighters from an elite crew from Prescott were killed in the blaze.(AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Aaron Lavinsky) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES less

Thomas Herrera waits for news about whether or not his home survived the Yarnell Hill Fire on Monday, July 1, 2013, at the Red Cross shelter at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz. The wildfire destroyed 200 ... more

Photo: Aaron Lavinsky, Associated Press

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Mary Carruthers visits her cat, Freckles, at an animal shelter at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz., on Monday, July 1, 2013. Mary and her husband Ron believe their house survived the fire, but know that other family members' homes in Yarnell were destroyed. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Aaron Lavinsky) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES less

Mary Carruthers visits her cat, Freckles, at an animal shelter at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz., on Monday, July 1, 2013. Mary and her husband Ron believe their house survived the fire, but know that other ... more

Incident Commander Roy Hall pauses when asked about the fallen firefighters Monday, July 1 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the town and sent residents to Prescott for safety. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES less

Incident Commander Roy Hall pauses when asked about the fallen firefighters Monday, July 1 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. Nineteen firefighters have died in the Yarnell Hill Fire that has ripped through half of the ... more

Prescott Ariz. Fire Chief Dan Fraijo gives a news conference in Prescott, Ariz. confirming that 19 members of the City of Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshot team died while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire Sunday, June 30, 2013. less

Prescott Ariz. Fire Chief Dan Fraijo gives a news conference in Prescott, Ariz. confirming that 19 members of the City of Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshot team died while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire ... more

A home burns amid the wildfire in and around Yarnell, Ariz., that has claimed the lives of 19 firefighters. The fire started Friday and escalated as the area experiences high temperatures and windy conditions.

A home burns amid the wildfire in and around Yarnell, Ariz., that has claimed the lives of 19 firefighters. The fire started Friday and escalated as the area experiences high temperatures and windy conditions.

Photo: Tom Story / Arizona Republic

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Dean Smith watches as the Yarnell Hill Fire encroaches on his home in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) less

Dean Smith watches as the Yarnell Hill Fire encroaches on his home in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high ... more

Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire burns in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) less

Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire burns in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and ... more

Tanker 910 makes a retardant drop on the Yarnell Hill Fire to help protect the Double Bar A Ranch near Peeples Valley, Ariz., Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story) less

Tanker 910 makes a retardant drop on the Yarnell Hill Fire to help protect the Double Bar A Ranch near Peeples Valley, Ariz., Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area ... more

Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) less

Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches in Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity ... more

Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) less

Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and ... more

Tanker 910 makes a retardant drop Yarnell Hill Fire to help protect the Double Bar A Ranch near Peeples Valley, Ariz., Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story) less

Tanker 910 makes a retardant drop Yarnell Hill Fire to help protect the Double Bar A Ranch near Peeples Valley, Ariz., Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area ... more

Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) less

Homes burn as the Yarnell Hill Fire approaches Glenn Ilah on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and ... more

Residents evacuate along Hays Road in Peeples Valley, Ariz. as the Yarnell Hill Fire advances on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story) less

Residents evacuate along Hays Road in Peeples Valley, Ariz. as the Yarnell Hill Fire advances on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, ... more

The Yarnell Hill Fire burns through the town of Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story) less

The Yarnell Hill Fire burns through the town of Yarnell, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy ... more

Photo: Tom Story, Associated Press

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Firefighters monitor a restaurant as the Yarnell Hill Fire burns on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Kadlubowski) less

Firefighters monitor a restaurant as the Yarnell Hill Fire burns on Sunday, June 30, 2013 near Yarnell, Ariz. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low ... more

A fire engine moves along Hays Ranch Road as the Yarnell Hill Fire advances on Peeples Valley, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. It has forced the evacuation of residents in the Peeples Valley area and in the town of Yarnell. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Story) less

A fire engine moves along Hays Ranch Road as the Yarnell Hill Fire advances on Peeples Valley, Ariz. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The fire started Friday and picked up momentum as the area experienced high ... more